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Modern Warfare 2 Leaked, Bans Forthcoming

Several forums, most of them on the shady side of the Internet where pirates congregate, are reporting that the PC and the Xbox 360 versions of Modern Warfare 2 have already been leaked or sold early by some retailers and that pirates have ripped the contents and are offering them online.The leaks are unusual, given ...

4 November 2009
05:30 GMT

Activision Responds to Modern Warfare 2 Leaked Footage

A leaked video, showing off a French version of Modern Warfare 2 being played, popped up yesterday displaying a level of the single player campaign, apparently the fourth, which assaults them with some pretty disturbing images.The spoiler heavy gameplay (those who wish to go into the experience untainted need not rea...

29 October 2009
05:40 GMT

Supposed Nokia N920 Tablet Leaked

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has announced recently its Maemo 5-based Nokia N900 Internet Tablet and, although the device is not yet available for purchase on the market, it seems that its successor, Nokia N920, has already made an appearance in the wild. According to the news on the Internet, the upcoming succes...

16 October 2009
03:53 GMT

Opening Scene for ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ with Samuel Xavier Leaks Online

The third film in the “Twilight” series, “Eclipse,” is currently shooting in Vancouver, as producers and movie bosses are doing their best to up security and prevent leaks to the media. So far, their methods seemed to have worked, but, either due to a fluke or simply bad chance, what is believ...

10 October 2009
04:12 GMT

Leaked Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23060 Now Available

Windows Mobile 6.5 leaked build series continues with two fresh items, Build 23060 and Build 23420. As with the other leaked builds of the operating system, the new ones surfaced into the wild from XDA-Developers and are reported to have been compiled on September 28, only two days ago. The improvements they bring al...

30 September 2009
03:23 GMT

Susan Boyle’s ‘Wild Horses’ Cover Leaks on the Net

Just days ago, Susan Boyle landed in the US to prepare for a surprise performance on the finale of America’s Got Talent, the US sibling of the show that launched her to international stardom. Hours after her arrival, a cover she recorded of Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” surfaced on the Interne...

14 September 2009
08:57 GMT

Leaked Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23047 Now Available

Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23047 is the latest interim release from the Windows Mobile 6.5.1 branch to have leaked into the wild. As it happened with the latest leaked builds that have been spotted around the web, the new flavor including a series of user interface changes that differentiate it from the other available...

11 September 2009
06:17 GMT

Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23045 Now Available

A new interim version of Windows Mobile 6.5 has recently leaked on the web, namely Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23045, seeming to bring forth a series of visual changes compared to the previously leaked builds. September 3, 2009 is the day when the build was compiled, and those willing to give it a try should find it aro...

9 September 2009
06:01 GMT

First Picture Leaks from Apple ‘Rock & Roll’ Event

Apple has placed a huge event-specific banner on the front of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The venue will be used for the company’s press event taking place two days from now. The event, titled “It’s only rock and roll, but we like it,” was indirectly confirmed by Appl...

7 September 2009
10:39 GMT

First Details Emerge on ‘Rambo V: The Savage Hunt’

Not long ago, Sylvester Stallone was protesting that he would not make another “Rambo” movie, since the time had come for the franchise to come to an end and for him to stop putting himself through so much physical pain before it was too late. Like it or not, a fifth “Rambo” film is happening ...

7 September 2009
10:13 GMT

Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23409 Leaked

The series of new Windows Mobile 6.5 builds that make it into the wild these days continues. We already saw a few other builds available for download on the Internet, and now we learn that Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 23409 has got the same treatment. Compared to the previous leaks, the new build is reportedly coming aro...

7 September 2009
06:13 GMT

Palm's WebOS 1.2 Leaked by Mistake

Palm's Pre smartphone is the only device on the market to run under the company's new WebOS platform, and it seems that its owners might soon have a few reasons to rejoice, as the company is getting ready to release the WebOS 1.2 version to them. There are no details on when it might come, yet the OS has al...

5 September 2009
05:00 GMT

Jay-Z in O Magazine on Music, Married Life and Drugs

Jay-Z is not a man of many interviews, not even when he has new material to promote. Some say this has to do with his name, which alone is able to sell his albums without him doing too much promotion. Others, with his private nature. However, when need be, he picks and chooses his interviewers – thus, he is fea...

3 September 2009
10:50 GMT

Mariah Carey’s Second Single Leaks, Causes Big Fuss

Word in the industry has it that Mariah Carey, undeniably one of the most successful and talented female artists of our time, might be having some problems with her upcoming studio material, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” which has already been pushed back not once, but twice. Her second single off it, ...

28 August 2009
11:16 GMT

Leona Lewis & Justin Timberlake Track Leaks on the Net

“Don’t Let Me Down,” a very strong candidate for the first single off Leona Lewis’ upcoming sophomore album, has been leaked on the Internet. Although still a demo, the leak of the track – a collaboration with Justin Timberlake – is said to have already cost Lewis and record label ...

20 August 2009
05:57 GMT

Leaked Personal Photo of Jamie Foxx Is Real

Over the weekend, Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx became the latest celebrity to be exposed to the public, as a personal photo of him got leaked on the Internet. In the few hours since it went online, attorneys for the actor have been pulling almost every copy of it down, which only goes to show that it was the real d...

17 August 2009
03:10 GMT

Preview for Paris Hilton’s New Album Leaks Online

Paris Hilton, the heiress everyone loves to hate, is multi-tasking and multi-talented: she can design anything from accessories to evening gowns, act in movies, get involved in charity projects, handle her own business, and make pop music. Which of these she actually does well is not for us to say. A preview for her ...

15 August 2009
06:14 GMT

OS 5.0.0.140 Leaked for Storm 9530

BlackBerry Storm 9530 users might have a great reason to rejoice, as the OS 5.0.0.140 has been reportedly made available for download for their devices. According to CrackBerry, the new firmware version has been spotted in the wild on a Chinese site, and this might be only a beta build of the OS, yet it seems that so...

23 July 2009
04:34 GMT

Photos of HTC Firestone Spotted

A new HTC mobile phone running under Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system seems to have made it into the wild, namely the HTC Firestone. The device is expected to come to the market with an 8-megapixel photo snapper, which is its main selling point, as well as with a design that resembles a lot the HTC To...

23 June 2009
09:42 GMT

Video for Eminem’s ‘Crack a Bottle’ Leaks Online

When Eminem released the video for the first single off his comeback album “We Made You,” most fans were in no way surprised at what they saw. Although the sarcasm was more bitter than before, there was little novelty to it – until “3 a.m.” and, most recently, “Crack a Bottle.&rdqu...

9 June 2009
11:33 GMT

Thai Tabloid Runs Photo of David Carradine’s Dead Body

David Carradine’s family is completely shocked and outraged at a Thai newspaper that ran a photo of the actor’s dead body, as he was when discovered by police hanging from a bar in a closet in his hotel room in Bangkok. A higher resolution image of the body has also begun to circulate on the Internet, pre...

8 June 2009
06:35 GMT

Official ‘New Moon’ Poster Leaks on the Internet

Yesterday, speculation had it that the “New Moon” trio, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, would be making a special appearance at this month’s MTV Movie Awards to introduce the first footage from the much anticipated production. In what can only be seen as a better piece of news ...

19 May 2009
07:04 GMT

Rihanna Caught in Leaked Personal Photos Scandal

A couple of hours ago, a series of personal photos presumably belonging to Rihanna surfaced on several sites from the darkest corners of the Internet, US media outlets inform. Showing the singer in what can only be described as compromising postures, the photos are taking the net by storm, as legal representatives fo...

9 May 2009
04:55 GMT

Pirated ‘Wolverine’ Cost Fox $28 Million

An early workprint of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was leaked on the Internet on April 1. Although not yet final, the version included all scenes and most special effects, which means that the film was, say, about 70-80 percent completed. Understandably, 20th Century Fox was devastated by the leak, thinking...

8 May 2009
10:51 GMT

New ‘Transformers’ Trailer Leaks Online

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” will undoubtedly be one of the biggest blockbusters of this summer. With a release date set for June, this is one sequel that has serious potential of killing all the competition at the box-office, it has been said on countless occasions – and fans can now see j...

29 April 2009
11:02 GMT

Bootleg and Official Versions of ‘Wolverine’ Are Identical

When “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was leaked a couple of weeks ago in what was definitely the most cruel and costly April Fool’s Day joke, 20th Century Fox immediately went into damaged control mode. Initially, it pled with the fans not to download the illegal copy and to wait patiently until the thea...

22 April 2009
10:52 GMT

New BlackBerry Storm 9500 OS 4.7.0.131 Leaked

BlackBerry Storm 9500 users can now enjoy yet another firmware update that leaked into the wild for their handsets, namely the version 4.7.0.131. The new firmware release is not official yet, but it seems that some more improvements over previous versions are arriving along with it for those who are willing to give i...

22 April 2009
06:46 GMT

‘Wolverine’ Leak Online – The Best Kind of Publicity

Exactly two weeks ago, 20th Century Fox’s big summer action movie “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was leaked online. Having an early copy of the film uploaded on the Internet, and downloaded and watched by thousands of eager fans was considered at the time a crisis no other production of this magnitude h...

14 April 2009
12:01 GMT

Hugh Jackman Heartbroken After ‘Wolverine’ Leak

Last week, one of the biggest leaks in the movie industry took place, as a work print of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” got out online and was immediately picked up by several torrent trackers. As 20th Century Fox is still trying its best to plug all the holes and find the ones behind the leak, main star Hugh...

8 April 2009
10:52 GMT

Fox News Reporter Fired for Reviewing Leaked ‘Wolverine’

Roger Friedman, entertainment blogger, had been a longtime reporter with Fox News before he decided to review the unfinished, illegal, leaked version of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and then post the material online. Now, following intense backlash on the Internet and pressure from 20th Century Fox, Friedma...

7 April 2009
09:21 GMT

Final Cut Studio 3 Launching Soon, Source Says

Two separate sites seem to be in consistency with a rumor on Final Cut Studio 3 being released shortly. However, Apple is said to initially release a 32-bit version of the suite testing updates to the video software. Soon after, a 64-bit Final Cut Studio 3 will allegedly be compatible only with Snow Leopard due to sy...

3 April 2009
03:31 GMT

‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Torrent Still Available

Yesterday, one of the biggest leaks in the history of cinematography took place, when an almost finished version of what is supposed to be this summer’s biggest hit, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” made its way to the Internet. It was not an April Fools’ Day joke, as shocked fans initially believe...

2 April 2009
04:05 GMT

Full-Length ‘Wolverine’ Leaks Online in DVD Quality Rip

With just so little to go until the theatrical release of what is supposed to be one of the biggest box-office hits this summer, 20th Century Fox is facing quite a dilemma as a full-length copy of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” has leaked on the Internet. To make matters only worse, the leak is also a DV...

1 April 2009
11:40 GMT

New iPhone OS 3.0 Build to Activate Live Push Notification Support

A report containing information in regards to Apple's plans with Snow Leopard mentions that a new iPhone OS 3.0 beta build is on its way to members of Apple's Developer Connection. Reportedly, the same people leaking fresh Snow Leopard details know that an upcoming iPhone OS 3 beta allegedly activates the l...

26 March 2009
09:05 GMT

New Mac Pro Specs Leaked

A tipster has confirmed to tech-focused site Engadget that, besides refreshing the iMac and Mac mini, Apple is also set to release four beefed up models of its high-end desktop computer system, the Mac Pro.As you may have heard, last minute leaks allegedly confirm six new Mac models – four iMacs and two minis &...

3 March 2009
05:29 GMT

New iMacs, Mac minis Launching Today (Leak)

Leaks of new Mac model numbers appear to confirm an older discovery of six new Apple products in resellers' pipelines, AppleInsider reports. Dutch site OneMoreThing has provided what looks like a Mac mini box shot (pictured left), while French site MacBidouille claims Apple is releasing new iMacs and Mac minis a...

3 March 2009
04:40 GMT

New Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Leaked

It seems that the tradition of leaked ROMs of the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system will continue, perhaps up to the moment when the actual platform comes to the market. We learn today that another build of the IS has made it into the wild, a rather more stable one this time. The new Windows Mobile 6.5 R...

2 March 2009
02:05 GMT

Leaks Confirm New NVIDIA-Based iMacs

Apple is almost certain to refresh its popular, all-in-one desktop computer, the iMac, numerous sources report. A flyer sent out to resellers and educational sales representatives says they are now authorized to give special (lower) pricing on the current iMac configurations. Additional, leaked Apple marketing materi...

25 February 2009
04:59 GMT

Mac OS X 10.6 Build 10A261 – Yet More New Stuff Found

Following yesterday's Snow Leopard screenshot tour (so to speak), Mac-focused sites picked up on World of Apple's findings, discussing them with their visitors. Some, however, decided to dig a little deeper in the latest Snow Leopard build, to reveal more hidden stuff. Here it is!The folks at Neowin have po...

24 February 2009
04:33 GMT

Leaked Beyonce Track, ‘I’m Proud to Be an American’

One of the biggest plagues of recording artists has been said to be the Internet, especially when they’re trying to keep something under wraps until the big unveiling. Of the lot, pop star Beyonce got to know more than once what it means to have her tracks leaked on the world wide web. This time is no exception...

29 December 2008
09:36 GMT

Snow Leopard Videos, Screens Leaked

An alleged developer has leaked videos and screenshots of Snow Leopard in action to a Mac-focused online magazine. Although the imagery looks genuine, little changes are to be spotted as compared to the initial 10.6 build preview that surfaced back in July. The new version of Safari is also featured in the footage. ...

29 December 2008
02:51 GMT

Apple's Macworld Withdrawal Was Planned Years Ago, Source Says

Reliable sources are reporting that Apple has had plans to withdraw from Macworld for a very long time. In fact, those schemes included scaling back on many trade shows, one by one, just like the official Apple report said. Gizmodo reveals that Apple almost quit Macworld in 2002. For one reason or another, it didn&#...

23 December 2008
09:59 GMT

Leaked Mac Mini Ad Kicks Off Rumor Mill

The first so called leaked image of the upcoming Mac mini has been made public. There is a lot of doubt that this is the real refreshed mini, sources indicate. Nevertheless, no one goes to fully dismiss the possibility that we're looking at Apple's next generation of low-end desktop computers.Silicon Alley ...

22 December 2008
10:48 GMT

Author Stops Writing after Manuscript Leaks on the Net

An American writer who discovered that a draft of her latest book was leaked on the Internet decided to stop writing, although the first 12 chapters of it were ready for editing and publishing. Stephenie Meyer, author of the vampire novels “The Host,” “Twilights” and its sequels, all targeting...

5 September 2008
10:21 GMT

Tracked Immigrants List Leaked on Web

A list concerning the immigrants who must be watched by the Hong Kong authorities has been leaked on the web due to what appears to be the mistake of an employee. According to The Earth Times, the employee who caused the data loss was recently hired at the Immigration Department in Hong Kong. However, the way the fil...

9 May 2008
06:27 GMT

Oasis New Songs Leaked on YouTube

Although it's not the first time it happens, new songs have just got published on YouTube even if they were scheduled for a later release date. This time, the leaked songs belong to Oasis and, according to various sources, they were supposed to be included into the band's new album. Web User informs that th...

8 May 2008
02:10 GMT

CCP Talks Eve Online Source Code Leak

Yesterday we reported that the source code of the popular MMO game Eve Online was leaked to a torrent website, following one user's attempt to prove to the developers at CCP that the security of the game itself is not good enough. Today, a CCP rep talked about the problem and explained why this leak can not affe...

16 April 2008
13:06 GMT

Lindsay Lohan's Sex Tape Nightmare Might Come True

Lindsay Lohan has been involved with enough Hollywood men to be the protagonist of more than just one sex tape - so it may come across as surprising that the young actress' maneater ways were never immortalized on camera (hidden or not). However, for those of you eager to see Lohan's famed uber-sexy naked b...

25 March 2008
09:17 GMT

Social Security Numbers Found by Googling

Not very long ago, there was a lawsuit that had Google on the seat of the accused, over a very complicated, yet very plain issue. The plaintiff claimed that he was in danger of being a victim of identity theft because the name of the Mountain View-based company was actually his Social Security number looked at upside...

29 February 2008
14:41 GMT

Yahoo Buzz Leaker Dealt With

Yahoo! Buzz was launched on Monday with a lot of buzz. Being leaked information about on repeated occasions, everybody had their hopes high about the Yahoo! branded Digg clone. It turns out that negative publicity isn't all that constructive. I remember reading at some point in college a quote saying that bad pu...

27 February 2008
14:26 GMT


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